Modričius fell out of lineup for two weeks © EuroFootball.com

London's nearest two weeks will have to go on without the safety of Luka Modric. The footballer underwent an appendix operation.

The Croat will most likely be forced to miss the first UEFA Champions League round of 16 match against Milan, which will take place on February 15.

In the English championship this season, Modric played 20 matches and scored one goal.